STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. - The Linn baseball team began its season on the right foot Friday, defeating Father Tolton 12-6 in the Valle Catholic Tournament.
Ryan Mantle hit a home run in his first at-bat of the season, finishing the game 2-for-3 with two RBI. Tony Mebruer went 3-for-4 with an RBI, Eathan Hickey had a hit and two RBI, and Niederhelm had one hit and three RBI. Caleb Peters went 1-for-3 and drove in one.
Nick Nenninger, who threw 3 1/3 innings, got the win in relief. Ben Klebba pitched the first 2 2/3 innings, and Daulton Niederhelm pitched the final frame.
Linn (1-0) played Ste. Genevieve High School later Friday in the 12-team tournament, but a final score was not available.